Windows XP is enjoying a very strong life after death
When Windows 8 launched in 2012, Microsoft struggled to convince users that they should make the switch. The new UI was unfamiliar and unresponsive, the …
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All signs point to a mid-November release for GTA V on PS4, Xbox One and PC
Now that we know for sure that Grand Theft Auto V is still on track to be released for the PS4, Xbox One and PC …
Explore Destiny’s incredible virtual worlds using a cool new Google Maps-style tool
There are several notable game releases this month, such as Disney Infinity 2.0 and Hyrule Warriors, but none have received more buzz than Bungie’s massively multiplayer …
The one big reason you may want to hold off on upgrading to iOS 8
Apple fans are understandably excited about the release of iOS 8 later this fall, but as with any major update, there might be a few …
Here are all the reasons why Apple might have rejected your app
Although the App Store is occasionally subjected to a flood of ridiculous clones, Apple is notorious for its strict guidelines for reviewing apps before they can …
Here’s a great Galaxy Note 4 feature that might be coming to future iPhones
Apple is giving both of its operating systems major facelifts this fall with iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, but after 44 new patents were …
Customize your PS4 and PS Vita with themes in the next major updates
The success of the PlayStation 4 in the international market has been well-documented, but that doesn’t mean Sony’s latest home console is without its own …
Don’t worry, GTA V is still coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC this fall
One of the most anticipated next-gen titles of the holiday season is already out… but just not on the platforms we want it. Rockstar Games …
This iPhone case makes it easier than ever for thieves to steal your ATM PIN
In light of this weekend’s massive celebrity photo leak, mobile security is bound to be a major topic of discussion in the weeks to come. How can we …
Nintendo just announced a new console, but not the one you were expecting
It’s been a trying year for Nintendo as the Wii U struggles to compete with the PS4 and Xbox One, but with the holiday season …
Samsung pits the Galaxy Tab S against the iPad Air in latest ad
Samsung’s latest tablet, the Galaxy Tab S, is one impressive piece of hardware. It’s received rave reviews from the press, consumers seem to love it …
The Xbox One update you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived
The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 have been incredibly successful up to this point, but there’s no question that the new consoles would have benefitted greatly …
Watch a fully assembled iPhone 6 boot up for the very first time
No one has gotten their hands on an iPhone 6 yet, but luxury retailer Feld & Volk managed to cobble together enough loose components to …
You won’t be able to buy an iWatch until 2015
It has been all but officially confirmed that Apple will introduce its hotly anticipated wearable device at the press event on September 9th, but you …
Here are the 3 free games you’ll get on Xbox One and Xbox 360 in September
Xbox One owners have a lot to look forward to this fall, from a healthy supply of third-party releases to some huge console exclusives, but the one …
Leak: Here’s Hollywood’s new plan to attack movie pirates
Hollywood hasn’t had much luck curtailing movie piracy over the past several years, but a new draft of anti-piracy legislation could be a frightening sign of …
PS4 and Xbox One are fighting back against mobile and PC gaming
Over the last several years, there has been a paradigm shift in the gaming industry. Consoles, unchallenged for years as the PC market faded, slowly …
Finding a sapphire iPhone 6 might be easier than you thought
It looks like the back-and-forth regarding whether or not there will be sapphire in the iPhone 6 display is going to continue until Apple finally …
You have to check out these crazy CIA spy gadgets from 50 years ago
Have you ever watched a James Bond or Mission Impossible movie and wondered if any of those absurd gadgets could actually be put to use …
Infamous: First Light review: Highlighting the heroine
Despite being one of the standout console exclusives of 2014, Infamous: Second Son had one egregious flaw — we never got to know any of the …
Eric Schmidt’s curious advice: ‘Know your competition, but don’t copy it’
In the latest edition of Talking Schmidt, a series where 9to5Google analyzes Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s most baffling quotes, we take a look at Schmidt’s …
Here are all the free PS4, PS3 and PS Vita games you can download in September
As the holiday season draws closer, the game release schedule is going to pick up to a pace that might not be safe for your wallet. …
BlackBerry teams with Verizon to keep business away from Android and iOS
BlackBerry hasn’t had too much luck with its recovery efforts over the past several months, but there are still plenty of businesses that depend on the Canadian …
Microsoft thinks you’ll pay $150 for something you didn’t want to spend $100 on
One of the smartest moves Microsoft made this year was unbundling the Kinect from the Xbox One. The Kinect is an intriguing device, but lacking significant …
This $33 smartphone is the first-generation iPhone of 2014
Earlier this week, Mozilla unveiled its first-ever low-end smartphone for customers in India: the Intex Cloud FX. At just $33, the Firefox OS device is one of …
Dropbox lowers prices, adds new features as cloud storage competition heats up
With so many viable options on the market, it can be difficult to settle on a single cloud storage solution. Not only does each service …
Thousands of Android phones are being hijacked by terrifying ransomware
Android users beware — another major malware threat has taken the mobile world by storm. According to San Francisco-based security firm Lookout, nearly 900,000 Android phones …
Watch a man weep tears of joy when he finds out he’s getting Google Fiber
What was the happiest day of your life? The day you got married? The day you saw your newborn child for the very first time? …
This is the Xbox One Microsoft should have made
The Xbox One gets a lot more flak than it deserves. Despite its relatively disappointing sales in the international market, it’s still an extraordinarily capable …
Yet another key iPhone 6 component leaks
As August draws to a close, the excitement surrounding the reveal of the iPhone 6 is reaching a fever pitch. We can’t go six hours …
